Permanent Substitute

Henrico County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Henrico County Public Schools is seeking a substitute teacher for Fair Oaks Elementary School in Highland Springs to provide classroom instruction and follow approved lesson plans on short- or long-term assignments.

The role emphasizes delivering differentiated instruction, maintaining classroom management, and collaborating with staff while communicating with families and administration. The position supports safe, compliant routines and adapts to student needs.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 semester hours or 2 years working with children.
• Must complete Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention training.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Improvise lessons in emergencies where the teacher is unavailable.
• Plans, prepares and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Uses the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
• Remains current in best practices for instructional delivery, assessment and behavior management.
• Assesses student learning using multiple tools on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Creates positive educational climate for students.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, and fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Communicates regularly with parents, administration, and other staff as needed.
• Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication with parents

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

Education

60 semester hours

2 years experience with children

Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention training

Job description

General Information

ID: 1783

Main Organization: Public Schools

Location: Fair Oaks Elementary School - 201 Jennings Road, Highland Springs

Minimum Salary: $ 23.58

Posting Date: 08/13/2026

Closing Date: 10-30-2026

Job Status: Substitute

General Statement of Duties

The employee in this classification provides instruction to students in the assigned school. Assumes responsibility for all aspects of classroom instruction, assessments and behavior management on a short term or long term basis. Implements teacher created lesson plans or works collaboratively with a team of educators to generate lesson plans, providing differentiated strategies to instruct students at all levels in all content areas. The daily assignment within that school will vary depending upon the need for substitutes.

Essential Duties

• Improvises lessons in emergency situations where the teacher is unable to provide detailed lesson plans
• Plans, prepares and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities
• Remains current in best practices for instructional delivery, assessment and behavior management
• Assesses student learning using multiple tools on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs
• Creates positive educational climate for students
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, and fire drills)
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students
• Communicates regularly with parents, administration, and other staff as needed
• Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning
• Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

HIRING WILL BE HANDLED BY THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.

FOR SPECIFIC POSITION QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT FAIR OAKS ELEMENTARY 804-328-4085.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period.

Minimum Requirements

Must have a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit or 2 years experience working with children.

Must complete Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention training Recognition and Intervention training.

https://www.dss.virginia.gov/supporting-families/child-protective-services/report-abuse/

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Benefits

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request